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How to test emergency communication line with the Flag state
If the company wishes to verify the emergency communication route between the Company and BMA, the company shall notify the BMA by email at least one workin...
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Shall the SSA be programmed to the Bahamas Maritime Authority?
The BMA is not to be designated as the receiving authority for SSAS alerts. The SSAS must be programmed to ensure that the security alert is sent to the Com...
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 12:51 PM
Do we need to inform the Bahamas Maritime Authority prior to testing the SSA
The Bahamas does not require notification of testing of the SSAS. However, in accordance with the provisions of the Code, The Bahamas may test the preparedn...
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 12:52 PM
What shell we do when a Statutory defective equipment is identified
When a defective equipment which may affect statutory certification is identified, without delays should be reported to the classification society who will ...
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 12:53 PM
PSC reporting
A technical alert 22-01 has been disseminated and available here: https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TA01-COVID-19-v1.0.pdf
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 12:54 PM
IHM remote survey and issuance of relative statement of compliance
BMA would be agreeable to the remote survey, and issuance of relative IHM Statements of Compliance with EU SRR and Hong Kong Convention, provided that the a...
Tue, 26 Apr, 2022 at 10:12 AM
For BMA to issue an IBOC, is a physical onboard visit/survey is required?
The BMA will issue the certificate remotely, however, the inspector during the next scheduled annual inspection will include additional inspection elements ...
Thu, 5 May, 2022 at 3:50 PM
is the IBOC billed per mother ship or per boat?
the fees are applicable only for the mother vessel.
Thu, 5 May, 2022 at 3:58 PM
Does VDR Float free capsule needs to be updated in the radio license?
Where a new radio signal transmitting device is being added to the ship's equipment a respective amendment to a Radio Station Licence should be produced...
Thu, 3 Nov, 2022 at 9:32 AM
Dedicated seawater Ballast tanks coating requirement
With reference to coating of dedicated seawater ballast tanks, This Administration has delegated the RO to apply MSC.1/Circ.1539 to replace IACS UI SC227...
Tue, 20 Dec, 2022 at 11:53 AM